Get Help
How to get help
If you live in Faversham and its surrounding villages and need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.
The most important step is to get a foodbank voucher.
Please check you live in the area covered by Faversham Foodbank by referring to our map.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis. Agencies we work with include: Citizens Advice, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social services and some local charities.
1. Get in touch with us.
If you call or email our foodbank we can talk through your situation and put you in touch with a relevant local agency.
2. Arrange a visit to the referral agency.
They will discuss your situation and supply you with a foodbank voucher where appropriate. Below is a list of all of our referral agencies in the local area:
Age UK – Middle Row Faversham (Over 50’s only)
Monday to Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm
T. 01795 532766
Abbey Physic Community Garden- Abbey Place , Faversham, ME13 7BG
Monday & Wednesday to Friday: 10.00am-2.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11.00am-2.00pm
T. 01795 539915
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Citizens Advice Bureau – Stone Street Faversham
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10.00am-2.30pm appointment only
Please leave a message and someone will ring you back the call may be from a withheld number.
T. 0808 278 7979
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Faversham Umbrella Centre – Court Street
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am – 3pm
T. 07823958052 or 01795 229143
Help Through Hardship – National Help Line
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
T. 0808 208 2138
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West Faversham Community Centre – Bysingwood Road Faversham
Monday to Friday: 9.00am-6.00pm
T. 01795 537321
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Faversham Community Church – Alexander Centre, Preston Street, Faversham
Wednesday: 8.00am-10.00am
T. 01795 597538
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A number of primary schools hold voucher for families who attend that school
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Davington Primary School – Priory Row Faversham
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday: 9.15am-2.45pm
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Eastling Primary School – Kettle Hill Road
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday 9.15am – 2.45pm
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Graveney School-Seasalter Road
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday 9.15am – 2.45pm
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School-Lees Court Road
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday 9.15am – 2.45pm
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St Mary of Charity Primary School – Orchard Place Faversham
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday: 9.15am – 2.45pm
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Boughton & Dunkirk Methodist Primary School-School Lane Boughton under Blean
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday: 9.15am-2.45pm
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Selling C of E Primary School
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday – 9.15am to 2.45pm
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Ospringe Primary School – Water Lane Faversham
TERM TIME ONLY
Monday to Friday: 9.15am-2.45pm
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Porchlight –
T. 01795 428680
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Kent Community Health NHS Trust
T. 01795 433950
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Adult Community Team Adult Social Care
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Canterbury Community Mental Health Service for Older People
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Swale Borough Council
Zoe Kent. T. 01795 417306
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Kent County Council
Linda Strong. T. 0300 333 5227
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Faversham Neighbourhood Care Team
Diane Marie. T. 0300 333 5954
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Faversham Baptist Church
T. 01795 351017
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St Mary of Charity Church Faversham
T. 01795 536082
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Swale Action To End Domestic Abuse (SATEDA)
Katy Hirst – T. 01795 417251
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Optivo (formerly Amicus Horizon Ltd) –
5 Roman Square, Sittingbourne. ME10 4BJ
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 2pm
0800 121 60 60
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ALL OUR AGENCIES ARE THERE TO HELP YOU
Please visit them or phone them if you need help
If you can’t afford food, you can call 0344 848 7978 to speak to Citizens Advice Swale/Faversham, a referral agency partner of Faversham Foodbank about getting a voucher. Please note this number is for people who do not have enough money for food – if you are a local organisation or charity that works with people who might need the food bank, please contact us directly.. If you have any questions, please contact the food bank on the number on our contact us page.
3. Bring your foodbank voucher to your nearest foodbank centre.
You can find a list of our local centres and opening times here. When you arrive, we’ll welcome you with a warm drink and our trained volunteers will chat with you about your situation. We’ll also discuss any dietary needs you may have and exchange your foodbank voucher for a parcel of three days of emergency food. We’ll also help to support you in any other ways that we can. Most of our foodbank centres offer a cafe style environment and our aim is to provide non-judgemental support at the point of crisis.
If you have any further questions our FAQ’s page may help, or feel free to give us a call.